National Republican., 1887-02-22
AMUSENIEN rs.
ALDAuGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE

ALBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Mme Modjeska, incompar ably the most
finished actress on the American stage, ap-
penred last night as the Mary Stuart OF schll-
ler's great play. II is needless 10 say more of
this accomplished woman than to state the
fact that she maintained the high level of her
best performances on previous visits and rivet.
ed the attention of an audience which forgot
with more than royal dignity through real
suffering TO real death. At the end of the third
act the curtain was raised twice in
IyieS when that u lady u quietly bowed her acSnow.
edgment, and oil who were present still saw
Mary Stuart so natural and gracious was the
9ondeseension. Mr.. William M Haworth s a. as Lord
acter he personated, and Sir Amias Paulet
looked and acted every inch the trusty warden.
AS could only be expected from any COM
M dea h Rmf and aossHk & nand the
audience received a lesson In history, incul-
Gated with finest art. "Frou Frou' tonight.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
J.C. Duf7s Comic Opera Company went on
"a Trip to Africa" last night with finer ward
robes and better musical accompanments
than have ever beguiled the eyes and ears of
any other earnest inquirers after truth in the
dark continent. The scenery, tableaux, stage
arrangements, and dresses were magnificent
Miss Lillian Russell sang with all her old
spirit and general excellence, to the delight Of
a well-flled house. The company seems to
have been thoroughly trained IN this opera,
and good judge Of music remarked, without
the music OF "a Trip TO Africa" was better
sung last night than anything that had been
produced by the Boston Ideals during their re.
cent visit. Again tonight.
NINE. BERNHARDT's SEASON.
Tho desire to obtain seats for the Bernhardt
season kept Metzerotts music store crowded
all day yesterday and at the time of closing
the sale amounted to $500, which is consld-
sumed at the box Office this morning and con.
tinued until noon today. The single night
sale will commence at the theater on Thursday
k were ars aeA r. PToWnsend box ne o0nss tSs
Swedish minister, box G; the French min
ister, box D; Nine. Bernhardt left Mexico last
night ard her engagement will begin at the
New National Theater on March J..
KERSANs WASHINGTON THEATER.
The Australian Novelty Company had q
rousing welcome last night at Kernan's, and
well was 1t deserved. Mile. Aimee surprised
i This see Is SO Wonderful d that L must S BE- nsredibc E
to any save those who witness It. Songs
dances. athletic feats alternated, and all gave
varied an entertainment? Surely not We. Who
can fail to enjoy such? Surely no one. "Hot
Rolls" sent everybody home feeling very COM
Portable.
HARRIs's BIJou THEATER.
"Taken From LIFE" the drama presented
last night at the Bilou. and TO be continued
throughout the week, is varied and vigorous
in its composition, varied and vigorous in the
acting. An excellent company simply per-
| formed their parts excellently. So felt. so said
n full house, a house competent to feel and
| Judge. We will not attempt to praise any
| special actor or actress; justices requires but
| the one word Of commendation- SO good
| play offered, and so performed, strongly in
| yites the attendance of the most intelligent
| ana refined portion of our community.
THE DINE MUSEUM.
The Derville children, at the Dime last night,
| were universally pronounced the most extra
| ordinary that any of the audience had ever
| seen. Their musical accomplishments are
| simply marvellous. "Molly Maguires'' is a
| thrilling drama, as everyone felt. The effects
| OF the burning breaker and the charge of the
| Pennsylvania regiment recalled volcanoes and
| war time. A most meritorious company holds
the stage during this week, and Washington
| appreciates merit.
Both at the matinee and tonight the COM
| pany at the Dime will present scenes and sing
the national songs appropriate TO this llustrious
| day.